Nicole Works
About Nicole Works
Nicole Works is an Enterprise Risk Management Analyst at Peapack-Gladstone Bank Private Banking, where she has worked since 2021. She manages the Risk/Compliance Calendar and oversees various risk management responsibilities while also serving as secretary for multiple committees.
Work at Peapack-Gladstone Bank
Nicole Works has been employed at Peapack-Gladstone Bank Private Banking since 2021, where she serves as an Enterprise Risk Management Analyst. In her current role, she manages the Risk/Compliance Calendar, ensuring the timely completion of all programs and reports. She is also responsible for onboarding new vendors and reviewing critical vendor SOC Reports for submission to the IT Steering Committee. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Junior Underwriter from 2020 to 2021 and as a Residential Lending Intern from 2019 to 2020, both roles contributing to her expertise in risk management.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Works studied at Montville Township High School, graduating in 2016. She then attended Rutgers University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Media Studies in 2020. Her educational background provides a foundation for her work in risk management and compliance within the banking sector. Nicole's expertise includes managing risk compliance, onboarding vendors, and overseeing information security responsibilities, such as creating and monitoring phishing tests.
Background in Risk Management
Nicole Works has a comprehensive background in risk management, having transitioned through various roles at Peapack-Gladstone Bank. Starting as a Residential Lending Intern, she gained foundational experience in the banking industry. Her subsequent role as a Junior Underwriter further developed her understanding of risk assessment. In her current position as an Enterprise Risk Management Analyst, she plays a critical role in managing risk and compliance initiatives, including serving as secretary for multiple committees, such as the Board Risk Committee and Firm Risk Committee.
Professional Responsibilities
In her role as an Enterprise Risk Management Analyst, Nicole Works is tasked with several key responsibilities. She manages the Risk/Compliance Calendar to ensure all programs and reports are completed on time. Additionally, she oversees the collection and presentation of ESG metric data, continuously improving the content of ESG reporting. Her responsibilities also include creating and monitoring phishing tests to enhance information security within the organization.
Internship Experience
Before her current role at Peapack-Gladstone Bank, Nicole Works gained valuable experience through internships. She worked as a Residential Lending Intern at Peapack-Gladstone Bank from 2019 to 2020 and as an Events Intern at Autumn Communications for three months in 2020. These internships provided her with practical skills and insights into the banking and communications industries, contributing to her professional development.